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SalaryJob No.: 661405
Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, Richmond
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 18-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $111,603 - $132,529 pa Level B (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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The Opportunity
Join the National Addiction and Mental Health Surveillance Unit (NAMHSU) and become an integral part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of public health initiatives. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in addressing critical issues related to addiction, mental health, and suicide prevention. Take the opportunity to make a meaningful difference today by applying your expertise to drive positive change in the field of population health.
NAMHSU is actively seeking a Research Fellow to collaborate with senior researchers in conducting impactful research in public health surveillance, specifically focusing on addressing challenges related to addiction and mental health.
As a crucial team member, the Research Fellow will be responsible for coordinating key project deliverables, with a primary emphasis on conducting quantitative analysis of surveillance data to meet reporting obligations for government and research bodies. In close collaboration with the NAMHSU Strategic Lead, the Research Fellow will spearhead innovative grant submissions, leveraging the unique National Ambulance Surveillance System data.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess a strong track record of research excellence and a commitment to achieving national recognition. This commitment should be demonstrated through a history of high-quality publications, engaging conference presentations, and preferably, successful acquisition of external funding relative to their career stage and opportunities.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Enquiries
Ellie McSheedy, Research Manager - Turning Point, +61 3 9903 8232
Position Description
Research Fellow - Epidemiology
Closing Date
Monday 25 March 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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